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Tanvi Patel

Tanvi Patel

Chicago,IL

Summary

Driven by a passion for scientific research and animal care, I co-authored a significant publication with Rochelle Buffenstein and excelled in leadership roles, including as Secretary of a premed club. Taking care of the naked mole rats have significantly enhanced my observation skills and curiosity.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Publications

Rochelle Buffenstein
  • Co-author of " A new laboratory research model, The Damaraland mole rat and its managed care" which is currently under review.

Research Experience

Rochelle Buffenstein
12.2022 - Current
  • I am currently doing a research under Prof. Rochelle Buffenstein about the dampened inflammatory response in naked mole rats when exposed to proinflammatory factors.
  • Have learnt the techniques of western blotting, collecting tissue samples from the naked mole rats and handling them.

Lab Aide

Rochelle Buffenstein
06.2022 - Current
  • Feed naked mole rats and Damaraland rats.
  • Change dirty cages , check temperature and humidity.
  • Inject rats with antibiotics or euthanize them when needed.
  • Check for pregnancies/ newborns / deaths.

Volunteer

UI Health
05.2023 - Current
  • I am currently volunteering at the outpatient care centre, diagnostics and imaging, surgical services, emergency services and also had an opportunity to shadow an EMT at UI health.

Co-curricular Activities

UIC
  • Secretary of a premed club ( 1st GPM).
  • Volunteering to make bedding for an orphanage.
  • Volunteering to put mehndi to raise funds for UNICEF.

Education

Bachelors in Biological Sciences - Minor- Certificate of Medical Humanities

UIC
Chicago, IL
05.2025

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Observant
  • Teamwork
  • Good performance under stress
  • Handling mole rats and mice

Languages

Hindi
Marathi
Gujarati
English

Timeline

Volunteer

UI Health
05.2023 - Current

Research Experience

Rochelle Buffenstein
12.2022 - Current

Lab Aide

Rochelle Buffenstein
06.2022 - Current

Publications

Rochelle Buffenstein

Co-curricular Activities

UIC

Bachelors in Biological Sciences - Minor- Certificate of Medical Humanities

UIC
Tanvi Patel